Talks, field trips and events organised by west country geological organisations are publicised on this blog. Discussion about geological topics is encouraged. Anything of general geological interest is included.

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

July 2nd - Global greenhouse event 55 million years ago

The Paleocene - Eocene thermal maximum: a geological insight into what is to come?Dr. Stephen Grimes, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Plymouth UniversityJuly 2nd, 7.30p.m. The Paleocene - Eocene thermal maximum is a global greenhouse event that happened approximately 55 million years ago. This talk will explore the causes of this event and the impact it had upon the global biota and whether it can provide insights into what may happen if current global climate change continues unchecked.7.30 p.m. BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, BathEveryone welcome, visitors £4, free refreshments Bath Geological Society